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Research Paper | History | India | Volume 11 Issue 11, November 2022 | Popularity: 5.2 / 10
Structural Changes in the Baolis of Delhi as Reflecting Shifts in the Political Land Scape of the Delhi Sultanate
Yuvaan M. Bery, Dr. Yaaminey Mubayi
Abstract: Baolis (stepwells) underwent several structural changes during rule of the Delhi Sultanate from 1206 ? 1526 C. E. to ensure easier access to water and more efficient storage facilities. As agrarian society assumed a more feudal model, the few who controlled the land also controlled its scarce resources, including water. Through the investigation, I will be considering whether the changes in the baolis of Delhi were a reflection or a result of the political changes of the time, as well as the degree to which these changes impacted the political landscape of the Delhi Sultanate.
Keywords: Medieval India, Historic waterworks, Structural changes, Baolis, Delhi, State formation, Political consolidation, Delhi Sultanate, Political landscape
Edition: Volume 11 Issue 11, November 2022
Pages: 1449 - 1452
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR221122164032
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